Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of l femr, 7thK

Displaced fracture of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of the left femur that has not healed properly (nonunion). It indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture that was initially treated without surgical opening (closed reduction).

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated closed fracture of the left proximal femoral epiphysis, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms nonunion. This is appropriate for ongoing management of the nonunion, such as monitoring, conservative treatment, or planning for further intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "upper" epiphysis.
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture is "closed" with "nonunion."
Do not use for initial encounters or for malunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S72.022Disp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of left femur

S72.022K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S72Fracture of femur S72.0Fracture of head and neck of femur S72.00Fracture of unspecified part of neck of femur S72.001Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur S72.001AFracture of unsp part of neck of right femur, init